K-Pop Invades the Hearth of U.S. Pop. “Arirang~ Arirang~” reverberated throughout the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 25-26. 8 different K-Pop groups became one voice and sang the traditional Korean song “Arirang” as an encore for the 2011 Billboard K-Pop Masters Concert. Many viewers shed tears during the moving moment, as a new chapter of K-Pop opened up in the Hearth of U.S. pop music.
Category: Music
G-Dragon’s Comeback Confirmed for YG Family Concert
G-Dragon’s comeback has been confirmed for the YG Family Concert taking place on December 3. Local media Star News reported G-Dragon showed up at the rehearsals for the concert and practiced with the rest of the group, confirming his comeback through YG Entertainment’s 15th year anniversary concert.
“Star Audition” Kwon Ri Sae to Join Key East Entertainment’s New Idol Group?
MBC “Star Audition” contestant Kwon Ri Sae, who also appeared in MBC “We Got Married” with David Oh, is reported to be a strong candidate for Key East Entertainment’s new idol group. The girl group tentatively titled “Bae Yong Joon Girls,” for their ties with the head of their agency, is expected to debut early next year, with six or seven total members.
2PM’s Album "Republic of 2PM" Debuts at #2 on Oricon Chart
2PM which are currently promoting their first full length Japanese album titled "Republic of 2PM" topped the Oricon Chart today as they debuted at #2 spot on the very day of its release
Wonder Girls Launch Official Google + Page
The five ladies who are currently enjoying much success with their new single "Be My Baby" just joined Google’s social networking platform Google +.
Infinite Releases MV Teaser for Winter Single "Lately"
As a sweet opportunity to thank fans for the love they’ve been receiving all year long, Infinite has released the teaser music video for their winter single, "Lately!" The boys are looking to end the 2011 year on a warm note with their fans with an omnibus-style music video where each of the members are leading roles of their own little stories.
BANG & ZELO Releases "Never Give Up" Music Video
BANG & ZELO, the new unit group from TS Entertainment comprised of Bang Yong Guk and Zelo, has released the full music video for their debut single, "Never Give Up!" Like previously reported, Zelo is TS Entertainment’s new and upcoming 15 year old rapper, and he shows that his young age won’t stand in his way as he raps into the hearts of young ladies right alongside Bang Yong Guk.
British Newspaper "The Independent" Features SHINee
Earlier this month the members of SHINee attended the “The 6th London Korean Film Festival.” The special appearance might have been back on November 3, but it wasn’t the last British Shawol’s have heard from the quintet. As in the wake of their successful concert a well-known British newspaper, “The Independent,” featured the fellas in a special article. The piece was titled, “K-Pop Craze: The K-Factor."
T-ara Reveals Teaser for "Lovey Dovey"
A month after the full music video for “Cry Cry” was revealed, T-ara has released the teaser for part two of the series, “Lovey Dovey!” “Lovey Dovey” has a more electronic beat to it compared to “Cry Cry.” The teaser gives a little hint of what happens right after the ending of the “Cry Cry” mv. Members Qri and Jiyeon will star in the mv alongside actors Cha Seung Won and Ji Chang Wook.
HyunA and Hyun Seung Reveal Full MV for "Trouble Maker"
After teasing us with an intimate teaser a few days ago, 4Minute’s HyunA and Beast’s Hyun Seung have finally revealed the full music video to “Trouble Maker.”